Crime Rate in Victoria: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Victoria

The total recorded crimes in Victoria, Ashford, UK in May 2025 are around 178 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Victoria crime rate of 0.52 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Victoria, encompassing approximately 345,584 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (60) incidents (39.53% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (6.06% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (23) incidents (4.55% increase)
Victoria Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • High Street with total crimes: 18
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 18
  • St Johns Lane with total crimes: 10

How safe is Victoria?

To understand the safety of Victoria, we need to analyze Victoria crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ashford:

    • In 2024, Victoria reported a higher crime volume than the Ashford average, with 2,389 crimes compared to 324. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

    • In 2023, Victoria experienced a greater number of crimes than the Ashford average, with 1,774 crimes compared to 299. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Victoria witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 38 other areas in the Ashford.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ashford, Victoria has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Victoria Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Victoria has recorded 178 crimes with crime rate of 0.16 ranking 1th out of 38 in the Ashford, UK

In 2024, the total Victoria crimes were 2,389. The crime rate of Victoria in 2024 was 15.50 (year) or 1.29 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Ashford.

In 2023, the total crimes in Victoria were around 1,774 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.30 (year) or 0.86 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Ashford.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)CrimesRank (Victoria)
Beaver91 2879 2907 2
Willesborough69 3830 3774 3
Aylesford & East Stour46 5738 5727 4
Norman61 4782 4688 5
Stanhope31 9588 7659 6
Furley39 7647 6571 7
Weald Central41 6424 9410 9
Bockhanger31 10568 8515 8
Repton35 8297 11333 10
Goat Lees21 14322 10303 11
Bybrook24 11184 19161 20
Washford15 18208 17287 12
Tenterden South14 21294 12235 16
Upper Weald23 12224 16246 15
Weald South12 24293 13275 13
Mersham, Sevington South with Finberry22 13244 15181 18
Roman17 16249 14253 14
Charing18 15203 18207 17
Biddenden16 17133 28137 24
Bircholt8 31145 24165 19
Highfield15 19105 30125 26
Tenterden St Michael's11 25173 2092 33
Tenterden North14 20170 21152 21
Wye with Hinxhill10 26153 23151 22
Rolvenden & Tenterden West9 28154 22144 23
Isle of Oxney13 22144 25129 25
Downs North13 23137 26105 30
Singleton East4 3393 33118 27
Weald North10 27135 27108 29
Park Farm North2 3990 34109 28
Kingsnorth Village & Bridgefield4 34108 2970 37
Godinton8 2994 3290 34
Park Farm South8 3097 31100 31
Kennington3 3888 3595 32
Saxon Shore5 3268 3762 38
Conningbrook & Little Burton Farm3 3768 3876 35
Singleton West4 3576 3672 36
Downs West3 3644 3945 39

Victoria Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (60 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (35 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (33 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (67 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (40 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 58 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (62 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (62 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (66 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (42 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 73 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 51 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (102 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (62 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (80 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 445 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 34.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202535
April 202533
March 202531
February 202527
January 202519
December 202423
November 202427
October 202427
September 202423
August 202442
July 202451
June 202462
May 202445

A total of 205 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202510
March 202512
February 202515
January 202512
December 202414
November 202414
October 202411
September 202415
August 202410
July 202413
June 202440
May 202427

A total of 815 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 102 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202560
April 202543
March 202567
February 202543
January 202554
December 202458
November 202445
October 202462
September 202462
August 202466
July 202473
June 2024102
May 202480

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 161 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 20258
February 20258
January 20257
December 20245
November 202410
October 202410
September 20247
August 202414
July 20248
June 202432
May 202424

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
November 20246
October 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 132 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20249
November 202413
October 202411
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 202418
May 202420

A total of 48 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20246
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 31 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
August 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 102 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20259
March 20254
February 20256
January 20258
December 202416
November 20245
October 202412
September 20245
August 20247
July 20244
June 202410
May 20249

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 334 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 25.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202522
March 202540
February 202521
January 202523
December 202424
November 202425
October 202418
September 202413
August 202422
July 202428
June 202450
May 202425

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20247

A total of 23 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20246

High Crime Locations Victoria in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Victoria postcode area is presented below.

1. High Street (Map)
Total18
Public order6
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Other theft1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour7
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Robbery1
3. St Johns Lane (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
Other theft1
5. Tufton Street (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
6. Regents Place (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting8
Public order1
7. Francis Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
8. Bank Street (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Wellesley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. New Street (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1

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